The disclosure generally relates to a lighting system. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an adjustable modular Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system.
Generally, lighting assemblies such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) assemblies are equipped in various places such as residential buildings and commercial buildings to generate illumination. Typically, a lighting assembly is a two-piece housing that is formed using an upper member and a lower member joined to the upper member. Further, the lighting assembly includes an LED and an LED driver electrically coupled to the lighting device. Generally, the LEDs and the driver are mounted on the same platform, such as a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with each other to form a sub-assembly which is disposed in one of the upper member and the lower member.
There are various limitations in the existing light assembly. For instance, the lighting device or the driver of the lighting assembly is required to be replaced or repaired in case of any failure or after prolonged usage. As a result, the complete lighting device needs to be replaced even if one of the lighting devices and the driver are working in proper condition. Further, the existing light assembly includes the driver adapted to be operated at a specific voltage, and the older drivers may no longer be available due to the continuous advancements in light technology. Therefore, it becomes the only option to replace the entire sub-assembly in case of any failure. This increases the time and effort associated with the maintenance of the lighting assembly, which increases the overall maintenance cost.
As explained above, the failure of the driver leads to the replacement of the entire sub-assembly which takes a considerable time. During this time, the failure of the light assembly results in a dark area which may increase crime, risk and liability risk. Additionally, the existing lighting assembly does not have any provision to easily detach the lower member from the upper member to access the lighting device and the driver for maintenance. Therefore, the detaching of the lower member and the upper member consumes more time and effort which makes the detaching of the lower member a cumbersome task.
Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, it is desirable to develop a lighting system that can eliminate one or more above-mentioned problems associated with the existing art.
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified format that are further described in the detailed description of the disclosure. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the disclosure, nor is it intended to determine the scope of the disclosure.
The present disclosure relates to a lighting system. The lighting system may include a first housing, a second housing, one or more drivers, and one or more lighting devices. The first housing defines a first hollow portion. The second housing may be pivotably coupled to the first housing and define a second hollow portion opposite to the first hollow portion, such that the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion together define an interior space. Further, the one or more drivers may be disposed in the first hollow portion of the first housing. Moreover, the one or more lighting devices may be disposed in the second hollow portion of the second housing and electrically connected to the one or more drivers.
As explained above, the one or more drivers may be disposed in the first housing and the one or more lighting devices may be disposed in the second housing. Herein, there is only an electrical connection between the one or more drivers or the one or more lighting devices. Thus, the one or more drivers or the one or more lighting devices can be individually repaired or replaced for maintenance purposes or in case of any failure. This reduces the time and effort required in the maintenance of the lighting system, which further reduces the overall cost associated with the maintenance of the lighting system. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a simpler, more efficient and cost-effective lighting system.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a spring-loaded locking mechanism is positioned in the first housing and adapted to releasably lock a distal end of the first housing to a distal end of the second housing in a locked position.
In a further advantageous embodiment, the spring-loaded locking mechanism comprises a fixed member positioned in the first housing; a movable member coupled with the fixed member and adapted to be pressed to move with respect to the fixed member to unlock the second housing from the first housing in an open position; and a resilient member coupled with the movable member to provide a resilient force to the movable member.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a plurality of fastening members are adapted to mount each lighting device in the second housing.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a support plate is positioned in the first housing, below the one or more drivers, and adapted to mount the one or more drivers.
In a further advantageous embodiment, the support plate defines a U-shape.
In a further advantageous embodiment, each lighting device comprises a heat sink adapted to absorb heat dissipated by the respective lighting device.
In a further advantageous embodiment, each driver comprises a heat sink adapted to absorb heat dissipated by the respective driver.
In a further advantageous embodiment, the second housing comprises a plurality of openings adapted to accommodate the one or more lighting devices.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a support rail is disposed along an inner peripheral surface of the first housing and adapted to mount the one or more drivers in the first housing.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a position selector is mounted on an inner peripheral surface of the second housing and has a plurality of slots. Further, a first support member is pivotally coupled to the support rail and the position selector of the second housing and adapted to guide the movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing between the open position and the locked position.
In a further advantageous embodiment, the first support member comprises a first end pivotally coupled to the support rail, and a second end opposite to the first end. The second end defines a prong adapted to be engaged with a slot from among the plurality of slots, of the position selector, to guide the movement of the second housing.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a second support member is pivotally coupled to the first housing and the support plate accommodating the one or more drivers, and is adapted to guide the movement of the support plate with respect to the first housing.
In a further advantageous embodiment, the second support member comprises a primary end pivotally coupled with the first housing; and a secondary end opposite to the primary end and pivotally coupled to the first housing and the support plate to guide the movement of the support plate with respect to the first housing.
In a further advantageous embodiment, a control unit is positioned in the first housing and adapted to switch-ON or switch-OFF the one or more lighting devices.
In a further advantageous embodiment, an adjustable mounting bracket is coupled with the first housing and is adapted to adjust a pivoting angle of the first housing relative to a mounting platform.
To further clarify the advantages and features of the method and system, a more particular description of the method and system will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting its scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the disclosure. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the disclosure so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the disclosure relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “one or more embodiments” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
Embodiments of the disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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In one embodiment, the lighting system 10 may be embodied as a full cutoff wall pack to generate the illumination in a downward direction, such that light spillage and light pollution may be prevented by ensuring that no light is emitted above a horizontal plane. In another embodiment, the lighting system 10 may be embodied as a semi-cutoff wall pack to produce the light dispersion above the horizontal plane. In yet another embodiment, the lighting system 10 may be embodied as a canopy light that can be installed under canopy areas to generate the targeted illumination to ensure bright and shadow-free lighting.
The lighting system 10 may be adapted to mount on a mounting platform. In an embodiment, the mounting platform may be a pole or a wall, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Herein, the lighting system 10 may be adapted to adjust relative to the mounting platform. Such adjustments may be performed to achieve efficient illumination.
In an example, the lighting system 10 may be adjusted to generate more focused and far-reaching illumination when the lighting system 10 is installed in the streets. In an embodiment, the lighting system 10 may include, but is not limited to, one or more motion sensors adapted to sense the motion of one or more objects or pedestrians in the surrounding environment. Thus, the lighting system 10 may be adjusted based on the motion sensing.
In an embodiment, the lighting system 10 may include, but is not limited to, the first housing 12, the second housing 14, an adjustable mounting bracket 18, one or more drivers 24, one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c, and a spring-loaded locking mechanism 46. The first housing 12 defines a first hollow portion. Herein, the one or more drivers 24 may be disposed in the first hollow portion of the first housing 12. In an embodiment, each driver 24 comprises a heat sink 24a (best shown in
In the illustrated embodiment, the one or more drivers 24 may include three drivers 24 connected with the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c and adapted to supply power to the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. In another embodiment, the single driver 24 may be connected with the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c to supply power to the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. Herein, each driver 24 may include an input voltage indicator and an output voltage indicator for troubleshooting purposes. In a non-limiting embodiment, all LED panels include an LED power indicator for quick troubleshooting.
The first housing 12 may be embodied as an upper housing, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the first housing 12 may be formed of a polymeric material. In another embodiment, the first housing 12 may be formed of a metallic material.
The adjustable mounting bracket 18 may be coupled with the first housing 12. In an embodiment, the adjustable mounting bracket 18 may be coupled to the first housing 12 via a plurality of fasteners. Herein, the adjustable mounting bracket 18 may be adapted to facilitate the mounting of the lighting system 10 on the mounting platform.
Further, the adjustable mounting bracket 18 may be adapted to adjust a pivoting angle of the first housing 12 relative to the mounting platform, such that the lighting system 10 may be adjusted relative to the mounting platform to adjust the illumination. In an embodiment, the adjustable mounting bracket 18 may be formed of a polymeric material. In another embodiment, the adjustable mounting bracket 18 may be formed of a metallic material.
The second housing 14 may be pivotably coupled to the first housing 12 via a hinge 16. In an embodiment, the second housing 14 may have a shape identical to the shape of the first housing 12, such that the first housing 12 may be coupled with the second housing 14. The second housing 14 defines a second hollow portion opposite to the first hollow portion, such that the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion together define an interior space. The second hollow portion may be adapted to accommodate the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c.
The one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c may be disposed in the second hollow portion of the second housing 14. Herein, the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c may be electrically connected to the one or more drivers 24 via one or more connectors 44 (shown in
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Further, the second housing 14 may include a plurality of openings 34 adapted to accommodate the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. Herein, the second housing 14 may include a plurality of cross brace members 38 attached to a surface of the second housing 14 to form the plurality of openings 34. The plurality of cross brace members 38 may be adapted to support the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c positioned in the plurality of openings 34.
In an embodiment, the plurality of openings 34 may correspond to the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. In the illustrated embodiment, the second housing 14 includes three openings 34 adapted to accommodate three lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Herein, each opening 34 may be adapted to accommodate a lighting device from among the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. The installation of each lighting device 40a, 40b, 40c in the respective opening 34 facilitates the replacement of individual lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c for maintenance purposes.
The second housing 14 may include an inner peripheral surface 14-2 defining the plurality of openings 34. The peripheral surface may be adapted to receive a lens (not shown). In an embodiment, the lens may be attached to the inner peripheral surface 14-2 of the second housing 14 via a plurality of fasteners. In another embodiment, the lens may be attached to the inner peripheral surface 14-2 via adhesives. In one more embodiment, the lens may be attached to the inner peripheral surface 14-2 via one of a plastic welding process, or a plurality of snap locks. In an embodiment, a single lens may be attached to the inner peripheral surface 14-2 to cover the plurality of openings 34.
In another embodiment, the plurality of lenses may be attached to the inner peripheral surface 14-2 to cover the plurality of openings 34. In an embodiment, the second housing 14 may be embodied as a lower housing 14, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the second housing 14 may be formed of a polymeric material. In another embodiment, the second housing 14 may be formed of a metallic material.
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The lighting system 10 may include the support plate 22, a support rail 20 (best shown in
The support rail 20 may be disposed along an inner peripheral surface of the first housing 12. In an embodiment, the support rail 20 may abut the inner peripheral surface of the first housing 12. The support rail 20 may be adapted to mount the one or more drivers 24 in the first housing 12. In an embodiment, the support rail 20 may have a U-shape, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the support rail 20 may be adapted to provide structural rigidity to the first housing 12. The support rail 20 may be adapted to provide one or more mounting locations for the components of the lighting system 10.
The position selector 28 may be mounted on an inner peripheral surface of the second housing 14 and include a plurality of slots. The first support member 26 may be pivotally coupled to the support rail 20 and the position selector 28 of the second housing 14. The first support member 26 may be adapted to guide the movement of the second housing 14 with respect to the first housing 12 between the open position and the locked position.
In an embodiment, the first support member 26 may include a first end and a second end. The first end may be pivotally coupled to the support rail 20. The second end may be opposite to the first end. The second end defines a prong 26a adapted to be engaged with a slot from among the plurality of slots, of the position selector 28, to guide the movement of the second housing 14. Herein, the engagement of the prong 26a and the position selector 28 may restrict the opening of the second housing 14 at a specific position.
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In an embodiment, the second support member 30 may include a primary end and a secondary end opposite to the primary end. The primary end may be pivotally coupled with the first housing 12. Further, the secondary end may be pivotally coupled to the position adjuster 32 and the support plate 22 to guide the movement of the support plate 22 with respect to the first housing 12. Herein, the secondary end defines the prong 30a adapted to be engaged with the position adjuster 32, such that the movement of the support plate 22 with respect to the first housing 12 can be guided.
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In an embodiment, the spring-loaded locking mechanism 46 may include a fixed member 46-1, a movable member 46-2, and a resilient member 46-3. The fixed member 46-1 may be positioned in the first housing 12. The movable member 46-2 may be coupled with the fixed member 46-1. The movable member 46-2 is arranged to releasably engage a catch portion 14-1 carried by second housing 14.
The movable member 46-2 may be adapted to be pressed to move with respect to the fixed member 46-1 to unlock the second housing 14 from the first housing 12 in an open position. In an embodiment, the movable member 46-2 defines a knob 46-4 adapted to be pressed by a user to move the movable member 46-2.
With the movement of the movable member 46-2, catch portion 14-1 of the second housing 14 may be released by the spring-loaded locking mechanism 46. This allows the movement of the second housing 14 towards the open position, away from the first housing 12. Further, the resilient member 46-3 may be coupled with the movable member 46-2 to provide a resilient force to the movable member 46-2.
The lighting system 10 may include a control unit 48 positioned in the first housing 12 and adapted to switch-ON or switch-OFF the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. Herein, the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c may be switched ON or switched OFF based on one or more environmental conditions. For example, the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c may be switched ON during the sunset and the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c may be switched OFF at sunrise.
In the illustrated embodiment, the control unit 48 may be exposed from an external surface of the first housing 12. In an embodiment, the control unit 48 may include a pair of wire sensors communicatively coupled with a base station via a wired or wireless network, such that the lighting system 10 can be remotely operated.
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In the present disclosure, the lighting system 10 includes the one or more drivers 24 disposed in the first housing 12, and the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c disposed in the second housing 14. Herein, there is only an electrical connection between the one or more drivers 24 or the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c. Thus, the one or more drivers 24 or the one or more lighting devices 40a, 40b, 40c can be individually repaired or replaced for maintenance purposes or in case of any failure. This reduces the time and effort required in the maintenance of the lighting system 10, which further reduces the overall cost associated with the maintenance of the lighting system 10. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a simpler, more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective lighting system 10.
As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein.
Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above regarding specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, or essential feature or component of any or all the claims.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63591620 | Oct 2023 | US |